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DETECTION OVERVIEW

External Dharma Ransomware File Transfer

Risk Factors

Dharma is a popular ransomware family. Deploying Dharma requires skill that depends on the source and destination. The impact of ransomware on a business can be devastating, especially if sensitive or business-critical data is lost through encryption, or costly if a high ransom is paid.

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Kill Chain

Command-and-Control

Risk Score

88

Detection diagram
Next in Command-and-Control: External EICAR Test File Transfer

Attack Background

Dharma encrypts files and demands payment for the decryption key, similar to other ransomware families. Attackers often transfer malware from an external system into a compromised environment through a command-and-control channel or common protocol.

Mitigation Options

Monitor and investigate unusual activity to minimize potential damage

Configure host-based security tools to quarantine the host or otherwise prevent the file from executing

Filter ingress traffic at the network perimeter

MITRE ATT&CK ID

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